Vehicle Description
Is this 1950 Chevrolet 3100 5-window a great vintage pickup or a
cool hot rod? Well, with serious V8 power and a real wood truck
bed, this Chevy is the best of both worlds...and trucks of this
vintage do not stay in our showroom long!
This is the kind of body that draws attention from everyone. Plus,
the desirable 5-window cab is something we all love. The
butter-smooth burgundy paint highlights just how amazingly straight
the panels are. It's the perfect complement to the custom elements
like the lower suspension, sport mirrors, lighter fiberglass front
fenders, and streamlined rear roil pan with integrated taillights.
But there are also pieces that never go out of style. This tall
truck has a huge silver streak, with pieces like its wraparound
bumpers and legendary five-bar grille that stand out like a
pristine art deco skyscraper. The better-than-new classic
appearance even extends to the wood truck bed, where the lumber and
chrome have been rehabbed to make this blue collar hero look like
it never saw a day of work. All of this combines to give the
impression of a custom hot rod, and the clincher for this bad boy
attitude comes from the iconic American Racing Torq Thrust
wheels.
Inside there is even more great custom work. The pillow-top
split-bench is vastly more comfortable than the bouncy bench that
came from the factory over half a century ago. Plus, the door
panels, headliner, and carpeting match this tan for the appearance
of a very thoughtful build. The driver gets a stylized two-spoke
steering wheel. Beyond that is a set of Classic Instruments gauges
that offer a similar pattern to the originals, but are much clearer
and cleaner. In fact, the whole dashboard has been customized to be
tastefully uncluttered. But, simplified does not mean this pickup
lacks great features. Above the chrome dash panels is an AM/FM
stereo, below it are the controls for the modern R134a air
conditioning.
The standard Thriftmaster six-cylinder engine that came with this
Chevy 3100 would never do in a truck this cool. Instead, it has
been upgraded to iconic small block power with a 350 cubic-inch V8.
You can tell plenty was invested there with the smooth painted
walls and all those polished components. And when you look beneath
the shine, you'll find the performance substance of an Edelbrock
four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock intake, MSD ignition, and Hedman
headers. One turn of the key, and you'll know this has some serious
performance potential (of course, the throaty rumble from the dual
exhaust helps, too.) But this is much more than just a unique
pickup to show off on the custom car scene. For example, the
aluminum radiator is the perfect piece to make sure this pickup
runs cool even if you're stuck in commuter traffic. Plus, the TH400
three-speed automatic transmission and front disc brakes makes for
a truck that's good for all-day cruising.
Complete with build receipts, this is the kind of classic pickup
that sacrifices nothing. You can be a big hit at your next event
without having to leave the air-conditioned comfort of your
driver's seat. This kind of appeal means the truck won't be with us
long. Call today!